01-13-2026 Meeting Minutes EDC - Executive BoardEDC Minutes for January 13, 2026
Minutes of the PCEDC Regularly Scheduled Executive Board Meeting
Person County EDC Board Room
303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573
January 13, 2026
Voting Board Members Present:
Dr. Scott McKinney- Chairman
The Honorable Sherry Wilborn
Mr. Phillip Allen- Vice-Chairman
ED Staff Present: Others Present:
Ms. Brandy Lynch, Director Mr. George Willoughby
Ms. Briana Whitt, Specialist (Minutes) Ms. Katherine Cathey
Mr. Bryan Eatmon, Existing Industry Specialist
EDC Welcome
At 9:00 a.m., Chairman McKinney called the meeting to order.
Agenda Prep for January EDC Meeting:
The main purpose of the meeting was to prepare the agenda for the upcoming regular EDC
meeting scheduled for January 27th. A draft agenda was reviewed, which includes organizational
activities such as officer elections, a presentation by Planning Director Nish, an update from Mr.
Lockhart on the Western Sewer Project, and a briefing from County Manager Cathey on EDC
Board activities and the budget process. Ms. Lynch will also provide updates on departmental
action plans and current projects.
The board discussed the need to develop a new action plan since most of the current plan has
been completed ahead of schedule. Members agreed that the full EDC Board should be involved
in creating the next plan, which should include performance measures and quarterly reviews. It
was suggested that the February meeting may be dedicated to this task, following the housing
summit and strategic updates.
Members agreed to keep meetings efficient while ensuring all necessary business is addressed.
The agenda for the January 27th meeting was approved for distribution.
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The board then entered a closed session to discuss a personnel matter and a contract/property
issue. Executive Committee members, County Manager Cathey, and Ms. Lynch were included in
the session.
Closed Session:
Chairman McKinney requested a motion to enter into Closed Session pursuant to NC General
Statutes 143-318.11(a)(5) and NC General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(6)
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to go into closed session.
Motion: The Honorable Sherry Wilborn Second: Mr. Phillip Allen
Closed Session was entered into at 9:14 am.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed to come out of closed session.
Motion: Mr. Phillip Allen Second: The Honorable Sherry Wilborn
Closed Session was exited at 10:49 am.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting is announced for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Person County
EDC Board Room, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC.
Adjournment:
Dr. McKinney adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a.m.
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Date Approved Secretary
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Date: January 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 am
Location: EDC Boardroom, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573
Executive Committee Meeting Agenda
Time Item Leader 9:00 am Welcome Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 9:01 am Invocation Mr. G. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman 9:03 am Agenda Prep for January EDC Meeting Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman
9:30 am Closed Session **Request motion to enter into Closed Session pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(5) and NC General Statutes G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman
9:45 am Next Meeting
Set for January 27, 2026, EDC Board Room, at 4:00 pm
303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 9:45 pm **Adjourn Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman **Action Requested
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